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dewilson58 09-27-2022 12:13 PM

Where's the Windmill????
 
Hopefully next week they can start on the construction of the new windmill @ Brownwood.

:)

Keefelane66 09-27-2022 12:17 PM

I would prefer it to be functional than decorative.

Djean1981 09-27-2022 12:21 PM

The windmill and water tower are strictly decorative. The entrance still looks nice. Completely unneeded..

Marathon Man 09-27-2022 12:44 PM

I'm looking forward to their return. They helped make the square seem like an old west settlement. Something that The Villages has over other communities is the scenery all around us - natural and man-made. Hopefully that will always be maintained.

Stu from NYC 09-27-2022 01:20 PM

If we put one up at our house will the old biddies report us?

Papa_lecki 09-27-2022 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2140452)
Hopefully next week they can start on the construction of the new windmill @ Brownwood.

:)

If it takes as long as the covering at Sawgrass, next year’s hurricane season will delay construction.

Bilyclub 09-27-2022 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2140468)
I'm looking forward to their return. They helped make the square seem like an old west settlement. Something that The Villages has over other communities is the scenery all around us - natural and man-made. Hopefully that will always be maintained.

The $200,000 - $300,000 bill is in the mail. They will accept cash, check, or numerous credit cards.

kidnerkim 09-28-2022 04:55 AM

I hope instead of windmill they put up something that gives shade/shelter & seating! During the high traffic months it is more important

Happydaz 09-28-2022 05:35 AM

Brownwood was always a very closed in square. Compared to Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, Brownwood always felt tight and congested with structures inhibiting views. Now that the windmill and water tower are gone it looks much better, but that doesn’t matter as they are planning to put the “tchotchkes” back.

Jayhawk 09-28-2022 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2140474)
If we put one up at our house will the old biddies report us?

They appear to be like Bigfoot. Urban legend, never caught in a live photo. Isn't that odd for as many people who claim to know they are the real deal? Let's see some real photo evidence of their existence.

:police:

Djean1981 09-28-2022 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happydaz (Post 2140561)
Brownwood was always a very closed in square. Compared to Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, Brownwood always felt tight and congested with structures inhibiting views. Now that the windmill and water tower are gone it looks much better, but that doesn’t matter as they are planning to put the “tchotchkes” back.

Yep. Change is usually resisted.

dshoberg 09-28-2022 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djean1981 (Post 2140456)
The windmill and water tower are strictly decorative. The entrance still looks nice. Completely unneeded..

Agree

MrFlorida 09-28-2022 07:19 AM

What? Nobody wants an electric producing wind turbine ?

airstreamingypsy 09-28-2022 07:22 AM

They should wander across the street and buy one at Sparr.

tomhinz 09-28-2022 07:47 AM

Maybe you could pay for it.


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